Finance Director

Finance Director

Philadelphia, but flexible for the ideal candidate

The Organization -- 

We are Pennsylvania Stands Up. We are joining forces because we are aligned in our conviction that there’s a massive unorganized base of voters in our state that can be organized when we do the work.  We committed to building on our successes from the past three years; to both deepen and scale our work to build people power across Pennsylvania, especially in small cities, towns, and rural areas, while working collaboratively with a broader alignment of allied organizations. We’re eager to consolidate lessons from the past three years—to win elections, win issue campaigns, and win power for everyday working people in our state.

We are an independent political organization by and for the many. We organize Black, brown, and white working people across Pennsylvania's cities, towns, and rural areas. Our chapters in Lehigh, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Berks, and Philadelphia counties build grassroots leadership, fight on our issues, and win elections. Together, we are building the durable political infrastructure necessary to win governing power and enact bold, redistributive measures for the common good.

The Team -- The People’s Operation & Finance Team

Financial management and innovation is the key to Pennsylvania Stands Up’s success. Building out solutions for the organization is critical to achieving our mission. The People Operations and Finance Team does this by communicating with the right internal and external partners, at the right time, in the right place, with the right message.

We work side-by-side with our chapters, funders, donors, and other internal and external partners to strategize, plan, deliver, and optimize programs and communications to achieve organizational goals through systems and processes. We value different perspectives, challenging conventional thinking, and maximizing the potential of each team member. 

The Opportunity – Finance Director 

As Finance Director, you will work with the Managing Director and the People Operations Team on a daily basis and be responsible for launching and leading strategic initiatives, focusing on the big picture and potential scaling of the organization over time. Running the analysis to interpret key financial findings and present to the Management Team and Board of Directors. Proactively assess risk exposure, finance, and liability scenarios. Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for staff and Board of Directors.  Oversee and lead a team responsible for financial operations, including banking, bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting as well as cash flow managing payables, receivables, invoicing process, etc. Work closely with the program team to identify gaps between projected expenses and secured revenue and long term financial planning.

Work closely with the development team to prepare budgets required for grant applications and donor solicitations.  Prepare financial reports for institutional funders (foundations, government agencies).  Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures and best practices.  Ensure timely submission of 990 tax returns and oversee the annual audit process. Coordinate reconciliation of ActBlue donor database and Intuit accounting system.

You thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up your sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. You truly enjoy what you do, are flexible and communicative, and relish learning new things. This role will report to the Managing Director with extensive cross-functional interaction, including operations and development.

How You’ll Make an Impact 

• Build: identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information for scaling organizations
• Oversee: all systems, databases, financial software, accounts receivables/payables management, payroll, and administrative operations 
• Partner: maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances with all vendors including; banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials

Why We Value You

• Impactful – You have gravitas, creating impact through discussion, debate, and action, using narrative to ensure that their point of view is understood and heard.
• Influencing – You have to earn respect, with a tone of voice that gets them heard in honest and difficult conversations, and where their personality and character are strengths.
• Inspiring - You build trust and respect across the organization, harnessing the skills of everyone to work together to deliver long-term value to the business.
• Innovative – You explore innovative ways to lead and navigate business growth, manage the associated risks, and complexities of driving change in today’s business environment
• Inclusive- You make sure that everyone feels welcome and safe within our spaces
• Investment- You work  on your relationships with internal and external partners, always turn toward team members, and to work through conflicts and disagreements

Ideal Candidate for this Role 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license preferred.
• Five to seven years experience as a Director of Finance or Senior Accountant in a non-profit organization.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize technology to present meaningful financial data and analysis.
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• Experience with identifying and contracting organizational financial systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with and present financial information to multiple stakeholders and audiences.

Pennsylvania Stands Up! is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.